The Ryanair Future Flyer Academy offers aspiring pilots a clear, structured route to the flight deck of Europe’s largest airline. Delivered in partnership with Skyborne Airline Academy, the programme provides trainees with a conditional job offer with Ryanair upon enrolment, combining technical skill, professionalism and real-world airline experience.
How does the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy programme work?
From day one, trainees learn under Ryanair’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), developing the knowledge and behaviours expected of a professional airline pilot. This approach mirrors life within the airline, ensuring a smooth transition into the cockpit once qualified.
A standout feature of the Future Flyer Academy is the opportunity to gain a dual UK CAA and EASA licence, offering flexibility to operate across an airlines’ UK and European registered aircraft fleet. This dual-licensing pathway is built into the course and fully covered within the programme cost.
What training routes are available at the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy?
The Ryanair programme offers three tailored routes designed for different experience levels:
- Ab-initio: for those with no previous flying experience, taking participants from zero hours to a full Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
- Modular: for those who already hold a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or ATPL theory exams, allowing them to complete remaining phases in stages. This allows greater scheduling and budget flexibility.
- Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation Course (APS MCC): for qualified Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holders, featuring 40 hours of advanced multi-crew training on the Boeing 737 MAX simulator to Ryanair’s standards.
Where does the training take place?
Training is delivered across Skyborne’s centres in Gloucestershire and Bournemouth, with single-engine flight phases conducted at the airline academy’s facility in Vero Beach, Florida. Trainees will return to the UK for multi-engine and instrument instruction, culminating in the APS MCC.
Each cohort benefits from structured mentorship, professional welfare support through Skyborne’s partnership with Red Umbrella, and dedicated accommodation at no additional cost. This creates a supportive environment that helps every individual thrive both academically and personally.
What career opportunities does it offer?
Graduates will join Ryanair’s fast-tracked recruitment process with full coaching, ready to operate the airline’s expanding fleet. With a clear path to command and bases across Europe, the programme offers both stability and long-term career progression.
If you’re ready to begin your airline career, learn more about the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy with Skyborne at https://skyborne.com/uk/ryanair/
